Two-faced? Look in the mirror, Ti tells DAP
Former MCA vice-president Ti Lian Ker has criticized DAP leader Teo Nie Ching for labeling Barisan Nasional as 'two-faced,' arguing that DAP itself frequently shifts its positions between opposition and government. Ti accused DAP of abandoning its reformist agenda and suffering from 'selective amnesia' regarding its past political promises.
Why it matters
This exchange highlights the ongoing political friction within Malaysia's unity government, illustrating how historical rivalries between former opposition parties and Barisan Nasional continue to influence current political discourse.
Share The ex-MCA vice-president says DAP also plays to the gallery. Ti Lian Ker tells DAP’s Teo Nie Ching that DAP spoke about reforms when it was in the opposition but now offers excuses for the slow pace of changes. PETALING JAYA : A former MCA vice-president has hit back at DAP’s Teo Nie Ching for insinuating that Barisan Nasional was “two-faced”, suggesting the party take a good look in the mirror. Ti Lian Ker said DAP should get off its moral high horse, saying the party too plays to the gallery by pushing different narratives when in government and when in opposition.
The article reports on a political spat by providing a platform for the opposition's critique of the ruling party, maintaining a neutral reporting style by attributing claims to the respective political figures.
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